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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 495.25 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 495.25 and 219.17 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 495.25 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/495.25 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 495.25 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 108,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,544.63/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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